Volkswagen recalls 2016 Golf R vehicles with faulty windshield wiper software that may prevent wipers from activating, risking reduced visibility and crashes. Owners receive free software updates.
Windshield wipers that cannot be activated may lead to reduced visibility for the driver and increase the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2016 Golf R vehicles due to windshield wiper software that may prevent wipers from activating. This could lead to reduced visibility and an increased risk of crashes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227523-volkswagen-2016-golf-r-wiper-software-issue-may-reduce-visibility.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227523-volkswagen-2016-golf-r-wiper-software-issue-may-reduce-visibility · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V831000
“Volkswagen 2016 Golf R: Wiper Software Issue May Reduce Visibility.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227523-volkswagen-2016-golf-r-wiper-software-issue-may-reduce-visibility. Based on NHTSA recall 22V831000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V831000).
The wiper software may not activate properly, causing reduced visibility during rain or snow. This increases the risk of crashes because drivers cannot clear their windshield effectively.
Owners of 2016 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles with the faulty wiper software are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the software update are most at risk.
Check if your 2016 Golf R has the faulty wiper software. The recall was notified to owners on December 15, 2022, and the issue affects vehicles that do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 104.
Call 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a software update for your vehicle.
Dealers will update the body control module software for free to fix the wiper activation issue.
Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91EN.
The recall is due to incorrect front windshield wiper software that may prevent wipers from activating, causing reduced visibility and increased crash risk.
Your 2016 Golf R is affected if it has the faulty wiper software, which was notified to owners on December 15, 2022.
The recall does not specify a deadline for the software update; dealers will provide the fix at no cost.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V831000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 22V831000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91EN. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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